Gala to celebrate our neighbors, Troy Miller and Cindy Wadach

While Community Caregivers focuses always on the needs of our clients and volunteers, we sometimes take a step back and recognize community members for their volunteerism and giving natures. 

Every year at the annual gala in November, we honor a few “Neighbors” with awards that represent Community Caregivers’ spirit. I am proud to say that this year we are honoring two local neighbors: Troy Miller of CM Fox and Cindy Wadach who has retired as the director of the Guilderland Senior Services.

Troy Miller was born and raised in Altamont and now has a thriving real estate and development company, CM Fox.  More than that though, Troy and his family and co-workers support numerous organizations like school athletics and other team sports, attend and coordinate fundraisers for local families and beyond, and do random acts of fun like buying everyone ice cream cones at Corner Ice Cream.

Troy also sponsors an annual Golf Classic that raises funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region.   With this record of giving, it is no wonder Troy is receiving the Joseph Bosco Award for Community Service.

Cindy Wadach worked at Guilderland Senior Services for 12 years.  She coordinated services for the elderly in her role as director, and made sure the senior residents of Guilderland were helped.

Cindy brought programs into Town Hall from other organizations, made referrals, and worked with multiple organizations to serve her seniors; this makes the Community Caregivers Public Service Award more than fitting for her.  She now volunteers with Community Caregivers, the Guilderland Public Library, the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce, and more; she is unstoppable!

The gala is Nov.15 at the Colonie Golf and Country Club. For event information, call 456-2898.

Editor’s note: Kathy Burbank is the executive director of the Kathy Burbank Community Caregivers.